CA Pub. Decisions

1. FRANCO v.ATHENS DISPOSAL COMPANY, INC Part-II
   Dec 11, 2011
   Plaintiff, a trash truck driver, filed this suit, denominated a class action, against his former employer, a private company. He alleged the employer had violated the Labor Code by, among other things, denying meal and rest periods. The employer responded with a petition to compe…
2. FRANCO v.ATHENS DISPOSAL COMPANY, INC Part-I
   Dec 11, 2011
   Plaintiff, a trash truck driver, filed this suit, denominated a class action, against his former employer, a private company. He alleged the employer had violated the Labor Code by, among other things, denying meal and rest periods. The employer responded with a petition to compe…
3. In re E.S., Part-II
   Dec 11, 2011
   E.S. appeals from the judgment of the juvenile court sustaining a petition alleging that he comes within the provisions of section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. His court-appointed counsel initially filed a brief raising no legal issues and asking this court to conduc…
4. In re E.S., Part-I
   Dec 11, 2011
   E.S. appeals from the judgment of the juvenile court sustaining a petition alleging that he comes within the provisions of section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. His court-appointed counsel initially filed a brief raising no legal issues and asking this court to conduc…
5. PEOPLE v. WAGNER Part-II
   Dec 11, 2011
   In this case we construe the statutory speedy sentencing provisions contained in Penal Code sections 1203.2a and 1381[1] with regard to defendants who are placed on probation with the imposition of sentence suspended for one offense and who, while still on probation, are convicte…
6. PEOPLE v. WAGNER Part-I
   Dec 11, 2011
   In this case we construe the statutory speedy sentencing provisions contained in Penal Code sections 1203.2a and 1381[1] with regard to defendants who are placed on probation with the imposition of sentence suspended for one offense and who, while still on probation, are convicte…
7. CALIFORNIA v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Part-II
   Dec 11, 2011
   This case arises from efforts by the State of California (State) to obtain insurance coverage for property damage liability imposed in a federal lawsuit as a result of discharges from the â€
8. CALIFORNIA v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Part-I
   Dec 11, 2011
   This case arises from efforts by the State of California (State) to obtain insurance coverage for property damage liability imposed in a federal lawsuit as a result of discharges from the â€
9. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION v. CALIFORNIA Part-III
   Dec 11, 2011
   The Legislature recently amended the law with respect to reimbursement to local governments for costs imposed as a result of ballot measures. The amended statute provides that the state need not provide reimbursement if â€
10. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION v. CALIFORNIA Part-II
    Dec 11, 2011
    The Legislature recently amended the law with respect to reimbursement to local governments for costs imposed as a result of ballot measures. The amended statute provides that the state need not provide reimbursement if â€
11. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION v. CALIFORNIA Part-I
    Dec 11, 2011
    The Legislature recently amended the law with respect to reimbursement to local governments for costs imposed as a result of ballot measures. The amended statute provides that the state need not provide reimbursement if â€
12. PEOPLE v. HAMLIN
    Dec 11, 2011
    A modification decision.
13. HEALTHMARKETS, INC. v. SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
    Dec 11, 2011
    HealthMarkets, Inc. (HealthMarkets), challenges the denial of its motion to quash service of summons based on lack of personal jurisdiction. HealthMarkets is a nonresident holding company and has no contacts with the State of California. Mid‑West National Life Insurance Company…
14. PEOPLE v. ROA
    Dec 11, 2011
    Appellant Alejandro Roa was convicted by jury of carjacking (Pen. Code, § 215; undesignated section references are to that code), and being under the influence of a controlled substance (Health & Saf. Code, § 11550, subd. (a)), with a finding that he personally used a firearm i…
15. PEOPLE v. MENDOZA
    Dec 11, 2011
    In this appeal by the People, this court must resolve the following question. Does the superior court have authority, while a defendant is still on probation, to reduce a county jail term imposed as a condition of probation when the defendant has already served the term? For reas…
16. CHRISTENSEN v. SMITH
    Dec 11, 2011
    A modification decision.
17. LARRY MENKE, INC., v. DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTORS CO.
    Dec 11, 2011
    Larry Menke, Inc., doing business as Larry Menke Chrysler, and Larry Menke (collectively, Menke) appeal from a judgment of dismissal after the trial court sustained the demurrer filed by DaimlerChrysler and one of its employees, Louis Stavale (collectively, Chrysler). Menke had i…
18. PEOPLE v. FUENTES
    Dec 11, 2011
    In connection with two drive-by shootings against rival gang members, defendant Rene Fuentes was convicted of one first degree murder, three attempted murders, and related charges. His prison sentence includes a life term without the possibility of parole. On appeal, he claims th…
19. In re DARIN PALERMO on Habeas Corpus. Part-II
    Dec 11, 2011
    In June 1987, when he was 21 years old, Darin Palermo (defendant) fatally shot his former girlfriend, Andrea Naftel (the victim), while she was sitting on the toilet in the bathroom of defendant's apartment. According to defendant's version of the incident, he and the vic…
20. In re DARIN PALERMO on Habeas Corpus. Part-I
    Dec 11, 2011
    In June 1987, when he was 21 years old, Darin Palermo (defendant) fatally shot his former girlfriend, Andrea Naftel (the victim), while she was sitting on the toilet in the bathroom of defendant's apartment. According to defendant's version of the incident, he and the vic…